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Dear Helaine and Joe: Enclosed is a picture of a plate my grandmother gave me. She said every Christmas she and her sisters exchanged gifts, and this was one of …

Chef Adam Rose hopes to open his lunch-only restaurant, Luncheonette, by the end of the week in Chapel Hill's Europa Center. This is the second bit of news I shared …

Most of the country is snowed in and whether you are or not, start the week with some deals. From the comfort of your own home, shop the Apartment Therapy Marketplace. See what's newly listed and hot for the picking.

Make no mistake about it: when you're selling your house, potential buyers want to see everything. That means no area of your home (not even your utility closet) is safe from the gaze of a serious house hunter. That's wh...

They are common but toxic.

(Image credit: Quentin Bacon) From Kitchn ' 10 Homemade Bath & Beauty Luxuries from the Kitchen

Pope Francis said at a baptism ceremony Sunday women should feel comfortable breastfeeding their children during Mass. The pontiff was speaking at the baptism of 28 children at the Sistine …

Of all the spaces we have to clean at home, the kitchen might very well be the dirtiest. Along with the dust and grime that we're faced with in every room, kitchens have the added disadvantage of gross food buildups and ...

San Francisco Magazine Lamar Anderson Via This Golden State Podcast California will drown bigotry the best way it knows how: with endless CEQA appeals. Podcast Upload: This Golden State is a podcast from veteran broadcas...

The subject of sex with minors is always discomfiting. David Harrower's "Blackbird" adds further unease by asking audiences to consider both sides of the story without assigning full blame or …

Jesse and Cali wanted their Detroit loft to speak for itself because its rich history, so they kept the decor minimal and modern to not overwhelm the space. To find some of the beautiful (and affordable!) pieces that mad...

Ah the sweet, sweet victory of finding exactly what you wanted on Craigslist. After the thrill of the hunt and the high of sealing the deal, the logistics kick in and bring you back to reality. Yes, there's plenty of con...

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There's a reason IKEA cabinets are such a popular choice for new kitchens: they're incredibly affordable. The cabinets are also quite versatile, lending themselves to all kinds of configurations and finishes, some of whi...

If you've ever worked in an architecture firm, you'll never forget the weirdly satisfying sound that architectural flat files make when they're opened and closed. Unfortunately for luddites like myself, these beautiful d...

Name: Courtney and Jeffrey Location: Greenpoint -- Brooklyn, New York Size: About 700 square feet Years lived in: Renting 2 years Courtney and Jeffrey live in the charming Greenpoint neighborhood in Brooklyn. Known for i...

It takes far less than a polar vortex to to make you shiver beneath layers and layers of blankets (heck, sometimes, an office A/C blowing at full force is enough to turn your hands numb and blue.) Take your personal spac...

For as long as they've been transmitted through your television, family TV sitcoms have revolved around the living room. A look back at those memorable sets reveals a time capsule of interior design. For instance, One gl...

San Francisco Magazine Andrea Powell Jamie Soja Steve DeAngelo, California’s godfather of weed, surveys the landscape of a brave new world. This is "Think Tank,"an occasional series of conversations with Bay Area power...

(Image credit: Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom) It really feels good to be moving into the second week of the Cure, right? Whether or not you got every last bit of the first few assignments done (it's all good, really!), I'm hop...

Royal Caribbean UK & Ireland is hiring for possibly the world's best internship: They're looking for someone to travel the globe and take pics for Instagram.

At first glance, this space above the bathroom in Brett's apartment looked like an unfortunate eye sore. But Brett saw this area as more than wasted space. He had a vision, and very specific goals for the small space. An...